The 13000XL PRO is a high-quality A3 flatbed scanner that produces sharp and accurate scans of plans, x-rays, film negatives, with the precision users demand. Featuring 3.8 DMaX, dual light technology, auto focus, glare reduction, and the exceptional SilverFast Ai 9 image-processing functions, this scanner offers excellent image reproduction.
Ultra-precise scanner image reproduction
The Expression 13000XL Pro A3 scanner boasts top-of-the-line technology that allows users to produce high-quality images up to A3 format.With its easy-to-use Epson Scan 2, users can optimise their scanning results in either automatic or professional modes.
With an optical density of 3.8 DMax and 48-bit color depth, the 13000XL PRO A3 scanner ensures sharp and accurate scans, even in shadow areas. The 2400 x 4800dpi resolution and Micro Step Drive technology capture the smallest details with exceptional clarity.
Effortlessly enhance your scans images
The Expression 13000XL Pro A3 flatbed comes bundled with a comprehensive package of software and imaging technology that performs a wide range of functions easily and efficiently. Epson Scan removes dust noise and grain reduction to smooth the appearance of images, while SilverFast Ai 9's image-processing functions help get even closer to perfect image reproduction.
Scan film negatives & positives
Users can scan from transparency media, such as positive or negative film and slides, with professional results, thanks to the included transparency unit.
Epson 12000XL Series v’s NEW Epson 13000XL Series
There are only a few slight differences between the Epson 12000XL series and the new Epson 13000XL series:
Performance
- 30% Less Power Consumption
- 20W in operation (standard model) vs 30W for E12000XL
- 27W in operation (PRO model) vs 40W for E12000XL PRO
- 6W in standby
- 1W in sleep mode vs 2.8W for E12000XL
- 0.5W in power off.
Acoustic Noise
- The improved efficiency of the power supply translates in a lower usage of the fan:
- 57db in operation vs 61db for E12000XL / PRO
- 30db in power off vs 48db for E12000XL / PRO.
Features
Software
Two software packages are bundled with the Epson 13000XL Pro. Epson Scan 2 and SilverFast Ai 9.
Epson Scan 2
Epson Scan 2 is a driver for controlling your scanner, enabling a variety of scan settings. This also allows you to start either as a standalone application or by using TWAIN-compliant application software. The beauty of Epson Scan 2 is that you can use it to set up basic scan presets or more advanced settings, depending on your needs. Make your own decisions with regards to scan size, resolution, quality, colour bit depth etc. before saving out the file of your choice - pdf, tiff, jpeg etc. More advanced setting considerations include:
- Brightness: Select to adjust the brightness for the scanned image.
- Contrast: Select to adjust the contrast for the scanned image.
- Saturation: Select to adjust the saturation (colour vividness) for the scanned image.
- Unsharp Mask: Select to enhance and sharpen the outlines for the scanned image.
- Color Restoration: Select to correct images that have faded to return them to their original colours.
- Backlight Correction: Select to lighten scanned images that are dark due to backlight.
- De-screening: Select to remove moiré patterns (web-like shadows) that appear when scanning printed papers such as a magazine. Dust Removal: Select to remove dust on the scanned image.
SilverFast Ai 9
SilverFast Ai Studio is known as the standard for professional scanner software. SilverFast Ai Studio includes many setting options and brings out the last percent of quality from your valuable images.
SilverFast Ai Studio includes the patented and award-winning Multi-Exposure increases the scanner’s Dynamic Range, removes natural image noise and provides more details. The included automatic IT8 Color Calibration ensures correct colours. The Expert Mode can be used to make numerous fine adjustments and the 16bit histogram provides a very powerful tool for exposure compensation, which can even display individual colour channels separated. Photographers and professionals from all areas of digital imaging rely on our software. SilverFast Ai Studio is integrated into the workflow by many companies in the graphic arts industry who rely on smart algorithms and expert dialogs for image enhancement.
SilverFast Ai Studio is ideal for all types of analog photographic material, such as slides, film strips, negatives and photos. Calibrate your scanner and start your digitisation like a professional or try SilverFast before without any obligation.